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Absolutly Stunning Pics of Frozen River Trek in Zanskar valley

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  One of the most thrilling, challenging and the glamorous trek – Chaddar. Chaddar- called so as the zanskar river freezes during the peak winter season thus forming a blanket of ice over it which acts as the only route for the zanskar people to travel to leh via chilling. This route was first brought […]

My Life in Kashmir by Nitish Thappa

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Author of this article Nitish Thappa was born in Mahraja Bazaar Srinagar, he did his schooling from Khalsa School Magarmal Bagh and then Biscoe school. He did his bachelors from SSM College, Pattan, Kashmir and currently works in Delhi. The streets are deserted, yet crowded. Crowded by the fears of residents and by the pride […]

This is How Kashmiri Handcrafted Work Looks on Celebrities

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From Desi to international celebs lets see how Kashmir fabric and embroidery looks on them. Angelina Jolie wrapped around in a Kashmiri Pashmina shawl Buy Kashmiri Pashmina Shawl and stole online. Rachel Weisz wearing a Pashmina with hand embroidered border Buy Kashmiri Pherans Online on Gyawun Shop here Anushka Sharma in Manish Malhotra Signature look […]

These Incredible Pictures of Dal Lake will Amaze You

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If not in this moment, where else do you propose to live? Deliver thunder, God If you choose not to talk. May you live like the Lotus. At ease in muddy water When the world turns upside down it’s nice to have someone upside down with you   Good times+ Crazy friends= Amazing memories Thats why […]

Meet This Kashmiri Chef Who Cooks at 30000 ft Above Sea Level

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Gyawun interviews Chef Anayat Rahman – Inflight Chef with Etihad Airways . Being among only few inflight chefs in the world, he gets to work with VVIPS and has traveled to almost every major city of the world. His life comes about as an inspiration for others that with little more dedication everything can be […]

This Sad Story of a Divorced Couple and Their Adopted Child ‘Kashmir’ Will Break Your Heart

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Once upon a time there lived a secret couple India and Pakistan. India lived with her Pupho British India, they couldn’t stop falling in love despite being from different religions. Their love had all those beautiful moments that make this feeling divine. They were happy together but the lady love couldn’t bear a child and […]

10 Reasons Why Every Kashmiri Should Feel Proud

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1. We are survivors We have survived massive floods, terrible earthquakes, deadly icy avalanches, killer storms and human atrocities. We have survived a three months long curfew without a break. We have survived without mobile, internet and even electricity for week’s altogether. And still we rise through it all with a greater conviction and zeal. […]

10 Pie-Charts That Perfectly Sum Up Kashmiri Weddings

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Here are some things which happen before, in and after Kashmiri weddings. When someone says I dint not eat anything When the invitation card clearly mentions lunch will be served at 2PM Why people want you to marry When someone has a grand wedding When someone has a simple wedding In a Kashmiri wedding When […]

This Kashmiri Woman’s Reply is a Must Read for Everyone Who Thinks He/She Knows about Kashmir Conflict

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This reply came on Quora to a question ” Is it not unfair to downplay suffering’s of Kashmiri muslims by playing the Pandit victim card?”  by a Kashmiri namely Andrea Khan. Here is her reply: It is very unfair to downplay the sufferings of the Muslim Kashmiris, playing the Pandit victim card. A straight answer to your […]

On The Day of Kashmir’s Azadi, This Will Happen

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Kashmiris will celebrate- Jashne Azadi Arnab Goswami will be like  Kashmiris will declare free vacations for every non Kashmiri who had supported their Azadi And some people will be like While Kashmiris will be busy welcoming Kashmiri Pandits Indian & Pakistani trolls will be like While Kashmiris would have 24×7 electricity and free water Their neighbors who love […]

8 Myths About Kashmiris, Everyone Should Clear in Their Mind

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Myth 1: Kashmiris live on Indian Tax Payers money and enjoy subsidies The people of J&K pay tax more than 11 Indian states, they pay more than states likes Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Assam and even Goa and  almost equal to Bihar. Source here And on that only 1% of Indian population pays income tax, so before […]

Making of Kashmiri Pashmina Shawls

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Combing the  Changthangi or Kashmir Pashmina The Pashmina is harvested during spring season, when animal naturally shed their under coat. On the basis of weather conditions and season, the goat starts moulting over a period from mid March to late May. It is done manually by combing Sorting or De- Hairing Sorting/ dehairing means separation […]

Meet Lauren Rush: Author of Picture Book on American-Kashmiri Children

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Tell us about yourself My name is Lauren Rush and I live in Virginia with my husband Khalid and our three year old daughter. Khalid is from Srinagar, Kashmir. We are lucky to have my parents a few hours away in a small town on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. My in-laws are in Srinagar. My daughter […]

Meet Saqib & Melanie Mir: Owners of Kashmir’s First Authentic French Bakery “Le Delice”

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Tell us about yourself Saqib: My name Saqib Mir, I  am from Boulevard road Srinagar. My schooling was from Biscoe  School and then Burn Hall School. I come from a highly educated family , my grand father  Capt. Dr Ali Mohmmad was the only  doctor from Kashmir valley who served  in The Royal Air Force and my grand […]

Meet Dr. Samina Raja: Recipient of Western New York’s 40 Under Forty Award & Dale Scholar Prize

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Gyawun talks to Dr. Samina Raja, who is a professor at the University at Buffalo. Raja is a recipient of Western New York’s 40 Under Forty Award given for professional success and commitment to the community, and the 2014 Dale Scholar Prize for excellence in urban and regional planning scholarship. Her research has been published […]

“Like a Sufi” by Alif & MC Kash – Official Trailer and Making

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Tell us about the inspiration behind this song “Like a Sufi” Alif:  The inspiration for “Like a Sufi” came from stories that live within us. I personally feel there is a lot of Tassawuff in Kashmir. We wanted to write something about that. And when its about tassuwuff you have to introspect inside you. MC Kash: Stories, as […]